Medical Terminology

Medical terminology is a fundamental aspect of the medical field that cannot be overlooked. Understanding the language used in the industry is crucial, and taking a course in medical terminology is necessary. To become a medical secretary, you must be familiar with the abbreviations used in everyday medical practice. You need to know the names of different body parts, including the less popular medical...

Learn How to Excel in Health Care Without Complicated Vocabulary

Aspiring health unit coordinators may often wonder if they need to gain an in-depth knowledge of medical terminology to excel in their field. While understanding medical jargon can be an asset, becoming a successful health unit coordinator is optional. However, having a basic understanding of medical language can help coordinators place orders, interpret physician notes, and communicate...

Why Medical Terminology is Essential Knowledge for Unit Secretaries

As a Unit Secretary in a healthcare setting, you may wonder if knowing medical terminology is necessary. Simply put, the answer is yes. Medical terminology is the language healthcare professionals use to communicate patient information accurately and precisely. It can be the difference between life and death for a patient, so Unit Secretaries must have a solid understanding of basic medical terminology. Not...

What are the Qualifications to Be a Unit Secretary? (Video)

Many of my YouTube channel viewers are looking for information on being a Unit Secretary. I love getting these types of questions. And I love answering and making videos for them. Keep the questions coming.&nb...

What Is The Most Commonly Used Medical Terminology? (Video)

 What do you think is the most commonly used medical terminolo...

The 3 Hardest Things to Learn as a Health Unit Coordinator (Video)

On my YouTube channel, I was asked what is the hardest thing to learn as a Health Unit Coordinator. I replied with three answers.   1. Learning medical terminology.  2. Learning how to multi-task.  3. Learning how to deal with all of the personalities that are in a hospital.   I explain this in the video above.  I also explain in-depth that and more in...

Do You Really Need to Know Medical Terminology to Become a Health Unit Coordinator? (Video)

Last week, I told you I had just completed a new booklet, Steps To Becoming a Health Unit Coordinator. Below, I will continue to give you a sneak peek. This is a follow-up to Steps To Becoming a Medical Secretary - A Step-by-Step Guide to Working in a Hospital. This is not just another book that lists suggestions. I put all of these tips into action and share that information with...